Grammy Award-winning gospel powerhouse Tamela Mann has set a new record for the most #1 Gospel singles on the Billboard chart. Her latest release, “Working for Me,” has earned the top spot, marking her 11th #1 hit—more than any other gospel artist in Billboard history. This milestone solidifies Mann’s influence and legacy within the gospel music industry, as she continues to inspire millions with her soul-stirring voice and heartfelt lyrics.
Fans of Mann have even more to look forward to, as her highly anticipated new album, Live Breathe Fight, is set for release Friday, October 11. The album showcases Mann’s signature blend of powerful vocals and moving messages, continuing her mission to uplift and empower listeners. With “Working For Me” already resonating deeply with audiences, Live Breathe Fight is positioned to be another monumental success in her career.
“I’m beyond grateful to my fans, my team, and to God for this honor,” Mann said in a statement. “This journey has been incredible, and I’m so excited to share even more music with the world.”
Folabi Nuel, originally from Lagos, Nigeria and now based in London, is known for his inspiring worship that blends creative melodies with faith-filled lyrics.
Since 2016, Folabi has released several songs, including the popular single “Melody” with Limoblaze and Greatman Takit, which surpassed 1 million listens in its first year. His song “Yeshuah” from “Hunger – From Our Hearts to Yours (Live)” has touched listeners worldwide, leading him to perform at major Christian gatherings across the UK, Africa, Europe, and Canada.
With over 131k followers on Instagram and over 85k Spotify monthly listeners, Folabi’s heartfelt worship continues to reach a global audience.
“Integrity Music has been at the forefront of shaping Christian music for as long as I can remember and I truly appreciate the heart and family spirit of the team, especially those I’ve had the privilege of working with personally,” Folabi commented.
“We’re so looking forward to partner with Folabi on this journey,” said Mark Bowater, European Business Development Director. “He is a worshipper first and foremost, as well as someone who lights up the spaces in which he writes and leads. We’re privileged to serve these songs and help them travel around the globe.”
Folabi’s new single with Matt Redman, “Glory On The Other Side,” is out Friday 27th September.
“The vision Matt and I share for writing ‘Glory on the Other Side’ is to offer people hope,” said Folabi. “Now more than ever, we need songs that point people to Jesus, and I believe this song does just that. I’m also incredibly grateful for this partnership with Integrity Music.”
This song came from a very real place of realising fear, anxiety & worry had made themselves at home within me. I think it’s about time we changed the locks & give fear a big ol’ wave goodbye –Limebear
Creation is a living, breathing tableau; a work of art telling the story of its Creator. As people cultivate the world, the beauty of creation is often taken for granted, which is one reason why a group of award-winning Christian artists have joined forces for a historic music project, A New Heaven and a New Earth. The recording is a unique collection of original songs that is available now at digital and streaming outlets everywhere from The Fuel Music. More than a work of art, the album is meant to initiate a conversation.
A New Heaven and a New Earth features songs written and recorded by hip-hop titan Aaron Cole; singer / songwriter Jason Gray; GRAMMY-nominated, Dove Awards-winning Building 429 frontman Jason Roy; chart-topper Micah Tyler; vocalist, producer and actress MŌRIAH; former Newsboys bassist and solo artist Phil Joel; and beloved CCM duo Waterdeep, comprised of husband and wife Don and Lori Chaffer. This elite roster of contributors resulted in thoughtfully written songs steeped in a vibrant array of sounds representing everything from pop, rock and hip-hop to R&B, folk and Americana.
The eight tracks comprising A New Heaven and a New Earth issue a clarion call for Christians to recognize their responsibility in Creation care. The project is meant to unify people as they find common ground in caring for their common home. What’s more, the project has organically evolved into a multigenerational effort with several of the artists’ children integrally involved.
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“I really wanted to write a song that echoes how small I feel in this space, and yet how important my role here is,” says Roy, who recorded the lead track “It’s All Yours.” “Thinking about the Earth, the massive Redwood trees, the mountains…I look around and see what an incredible gift has been put into our hands.”
“This is the planet that God’s given us, and we need to be good stewards of it,” suggests Joel, who is featured on “Arms Around the World” and anchor track “Our Common Home.” “Sadly, I don’t think we’ve really done a great job in the last 50 years, but thankfully God always provides ways to see things restored, redeemed and replenished…. This gets me excited. We can be a part of creating a new heaven and a new earth.”
Offering the gentle, acoustic-driven “Into the Unseen,” Waterdeep echoes Joel’s and Roy’s sentiment that creation care is more than simply an act of good will or a responsible choice. “We were trying to articulate how we, as humans, wound up deciding it was not very important to care for our natural surroundings,” the group’s Don Chaffer says, “when that was actually the original commission — to care for the garden and all the creatures in it.”
“One of the few things that unites every person on this planet is that our feet are all planted on the same spinning miracle,” notes MÖRIAH, who contributed “You Mean the World.” “By nurturing nature, we’re caring for each other.”
“If we all just came together, what would that look like?” asks Cole, who put his indelible rhythmic stamp on “Together.” “What does this mean for me to…come alongside the people around me and my community on this Earth?”
“If you look back at the beginning of Genesis, every time God would create — the light, the stars, the moon, the oceans — He would say that it was good,” asserts Tyler, who recorded the project’s “So Will I.” “If God would love this world, put this thing together and call this thing good, I think there’s a challenge for us to do the same.”
“God often meets me in the beauty of creation,” offers Gray, who wrote the album’s “Awestruck” with Brandon Heath and Kyle Williams, both of whom also lend background vocals to the track. “Whether I stand before the ocean, go hiking in the Rockies or enjoy the colors of a sunset, the grandeur of natural beauty somehow makes me feel small and loved at the same time.”
Lydia Laird releases “Breath by Breath.” The track is from her forthcoming project, The Heavy, The Healing, The Holding, due Oct 4.
It is dedicated to my hero and daddy, Robert Laird, who went to his heavenly home last October after a very short battle with cancer.
Each of these songs has my whole heart, and I cannot wait to share them with you If you (or someone you know) is grieving, struggling with mental health, or just need to hear something that makes you feel seen and not alone, these songs are yours.
I hope they allow you a safe place to feel and ask questions. I hope they comfort you and help you heal. And when the record stops playing, I hope you are more sure than ever of who Jesus is and how very much He loves you. -Laird
“Mighty Name of Jesus” emphasizes the authority God’s children have in the name of Jesus. Quoting Isaiah 54:17, this song declares that no weapon formed against you shall prosper, reminding the listener that no matter what may come against them, the name of Jesus is greater.
Red Street Records’ Iveth Luna delivers her brand-new EP, Right On Time.
This five-track project follows the release of her climbing single at Christian radio, “Right On Time” and its official music video. Today’s release also caps off her biggest touring year yet with dates throughout the nation on the 2024 Community Worship Nights tour as well as multiple television appearances in major markets across the country. Iveth shares, “I’ve had the opportunity to see God work through my music on the road this summer, and to see how fans have responded has been such a blessing.
It makes me that much more excited for the release of the EP. My prayer is that these songs become the healing balm of words someone needs to hear, or a moment of joy that they can take with them everywhere!”
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Produced by AJ Pruis, Ethan Hulse and Kevin Rooney, today’s Right On Time includes three previously released tracks, “Right On Time,” “Faithful,” and “One Of A Kind” as well as two songs brand new to listeners, “God Who Sees You” and “Can’t Outrun His Heart.” Written largely by Luna herself, the passion and inspiration behind this collection is felt by all who hear it. To bring listeners an even deeper experience of the songs, Iveth penned a special Right On Time devotional.
Coupled with today’s EP release and YouVersion devotional, fans also have access to the brand new performance video for Iveth’s worship-focused track, “Faithful.”
Bayou queen Bri Babineaux has racked up over 200 million digital streams, been sampled by the likes of Kanye West, and is one of the few artists Drake follows on Instagram.
The Louisiana native’s first urban foray “I Will Wait” hit No. 1 on Billboard’s Gospel Airplay chart for two weeks earlier this year and has amassed over ten million digital streams. Babineaux has reteamed with seasoned R&B tunesmith and “I Will Wait” co-writer Makeba Riddick (who co-wrote Rihanna’s “Rude Boy,” Jennifer Lopez’ “All I Have,” and Beyoncé’s “Deja Vu) on an assertive new anthem, “Confident” (Bri Babineaux Music / Tyscot).
The ladies recruited some soulful gentlemen such as gospel singer Juan Winans, urban inspirational artist Jor’dan Armstrong alongside Lionicio Saenz Jr. (who’s written for R&B hitmaker Ro James) to flesh out the song’s lyrics and concept under the watchful eye of producer Slikk Muzik (aka Rickey Offord) who’s produced the likes of Ariana Grande and Chris Brown.
“Confident” isn’t just a song for Babineaux. It’s her new mantra. Recently divorced, and suddenly a single mother of a toddler, Babineaux is harnessing her faith with her personal resolve to persevere as an independent young woman with entrepreneurial pursuits.
“I’m at a place that’s both scary and exciting,” says Babineaux. “On one hand I’m out here on my own but then again, with God, I’m never alone. I’m just exploring new opportunities. I’m stretching myself as an artist, I’m pursuing some enterprises and I’m also raising my son Eli. I’m just figuring it out as I go and I’m confident that God ha sgot my back and is charting my path.”
Babineaux first hit No. 1 on the Billboard Gospel Airplay chart with the country-tinged, “He’s My Rock,” in August 2021. Over the last decade, she’s racked up millions of digital streams for her signature songs such as “Make Me Over,” “My Hands Are Lifted Up,” and “Set A Fire.” She first rose to fame, dramatically belting out the song “Make Me Over” a cappella from a couch.
Within months she had millions of followers such as Rihanna, Brandy, Justin Bieber, and Drake. Kanye West sampled Babineaux’s dramatic vocals on “Lord, I Need You” from his 2021 Donda set. Her songs have been programmed on both Gospel and R&B DSP playlists alongside R&B divas with a spiritual side such as H.E.R., Koryn Hawthorne, and Queen Naija.
